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Air Paladino, Slams Cuomo Over Mosque

GOp gubernatorial hopeful Carl Paladino is poised to air a new TV ad in the NYC market that slams AG Andrew Cuomo over his support of the mosque proposed for construction near Ground Zero.

Much like a previous radio ad on this subject, this spot casts the race for governor as a two-person contest between “two major candidates” – Paladino and Cuomo – making no mention of the third contender, Republican Rick Lazio, whom Paladino must first defeat in a primary before facing off against the AG.

Lazio has been trying to make an issue of the mosque, even going so far as to call on President Obama to get involved. But he lacks sufficient funds to go up on the air, while Paladino is largely self-funding his campaign and has pledged to spend up to $10 million.

It’s a pretty straightforward ad, featuring headshots of Paladino and Cuomo and a VOG (AKA: voice of God), who says: “Cuomo supports the cosntruction of a $100 million Islamic mosque in the shadow of Ground Zero. Paladino says the mosque makes a mockery of of those who died there.”

Then there’s Paladino straight to camera, promising to use eminent domain to block the mosque and use the site as a “war memorial, instead of a monument to those who attacked our country.”

No word on when the ad is going to go up. It was forwarded to me this morning by GOP consultant Roger Stone, who is closely allied with Paladino through his campaign manager, Michael Caputo, but is technically running the campaign of another gubernatorial hopful, Manhattan Madam Kristin Davis.

This ad comes as a new Siena poll finds that a majority of New Yorkers oppose the mosque, 61-26.

Carl is right! What could be next? Possibly a constitutional convention to fix the craziness in the state? WOW!! RUN CARL RUN!!!!!!

stopthegameny

go carl NYC LOVES U!!!

http://albanyexile.blogspot.com/ Albany Exile

The ad only makes sense if you think that Islam itself attacked us. It didn't. Or, if you think the people building the mosque had something to do with the attack. Is this being alleged? Is there any proof of that? I know they've said critical things about American policies, but so have many Republicans. In fact, being critical is about all Republicans have going for them at the moment. I suppose if Paladino would also block placing a Republican office in that site.

And furthermore, I don't know enough about eminent domain to judge whether or not he could as Governor use it to block the mosque. Let alone to build something there in its place. But my strong impression is that Carl Paladino doesn't know either.

And why would he build the memorial several blocks from the site of the attack? Why not block the skyscraper (how many of those does New York City really need….) and build a memorial, I don't know, on the actual site?

You know I have been totally unable to find any actual facts about this issue? All I've found is polemics and news stories about the polemics. I have no idea what the actual facts are. I have no idea if there are legitimate questions about the funding sources or the legality of the project; I have no idea how far the critical statements by the folks associated with the project have been.

All the answers to the legitimate questions are, thus far, being drowned out by the likes of Carl Paladino and Rick Lazio. Shame, really.

The issue that Islam itself attacked the building is a moot point. No one actually believes that Islam attacked the US. The facts is that it is an Islamic tradition to build a mosque in the center of a conquered territory. There are many locations through out the area for them to build their “cultural center” but this location was chosen by the radical Islam supporters as a tribute mosque. Please look beyond the freedom of religion issue and look into the meaning of building a mosque on that site and the failure to disclose the source of the funding. In addition there are over 90 mosques in the greater NYC area.AND yes there are 79 catholic churches in that same area. Just because the people who oppose this are republican doesn't automatically mean they are wrong. I do NOT agree with most of the republican agenda but I have to support their willingness to fight this fight even though it is NOT a “popular” stand.

Paula

Carl knows more than you think; don't sell him short.

He is doing what is right.

He is not racist and this issue is not about religion.

If you research it thoroughly, you will find the answers; only if you care to read the words and comprehend.

I've been in politics for many years; Carl is not a politician. He is a determined public servant; today that is not a politically correct stance. Therefore, I understand the confusion.

How unfortunate for this state and this country.

Jk

Can any of you remember the name Cuomo?? Does anyone remember the New York state speed limit being 55 MPH instead of 65 MPH, convicted killers only serving 10 years in prison or less, and not having capital punishment for serial killers? Answer: Mario Cuomo!! For all the people who don't know who Mario Cuomo is; he's the father of Andrew Cuomo. If New York State elects Andrew Cuomo, the people of New York State will see a carbon copy of his father Mario Cuomo. New York State made a good decision when they did not elect Gov. Mario Cuomo into office in 1994. I already stated only a few of the left-wing ideas the Cuomos have. If that sounds bad, Andrew Cuomo is worse than his father. And as far as the mosque being built two blocks from Ground Zero and for Andrew Cuomo being in favor of this 13 story mosque center being built right next to Ground Zero where thousands of people have died is truly appalling. You would think as a Good ol’ Boy attorney general Andrew Cuomo would be investigating where they are getting $100 million to build this mosque. Al Qaeda, Taliban? Andrew Cuomo won’t even touch this issue! But if a Christian Center or other religious center was going to be built two blocks from Ground Zero, Cuomo would be gathering up his dream team of trial attorneys at any cost. One thing’s for sure; Carl Paladino is against this mosque being built near Ground Zero and will make it into a war memorial site. I made my choice. Paladino for governor!

VJMachiavelli

Only Roger “Socks” Stone cane run two campaigns for Governor in the same state and not have his clients get upset.

BTW he does the voice on Kristin Davis Video in fact he could make a good living doing it.

Maybe he will be in a Hollywood movie as a voice of “Socks”

Before there was the “Oracle at Delphi” there was Count Vampire J. Machiavelli

They will not come out and say who is funding this Mosque. There's only one reason for the silence…NY is a large city, if the Muslims were so passionate and peaceful whey the hell can't they build some place other than a few blocks from Gnd Zero??? Just use some common sense please, Just imagine how well the world would view them if they would come out and say that they would build another place? Whey put more anxiety on the people of NYC that what they have already had. And don't tell me this is any thing but politics at work here…

Craigomts

Andrew Cuomo, One of many reasons there is so much hate in this country.”DO NOT”, I'll repeat, DO NOT be fooled by this Idiot. Learn to see who he really is…His Father will give you the first clue.

carpetbaggertoo

Its not several blocks away. Its two short blocks ( NYC blocks). I can't help but question the location. It seems to me like dancing in the end zone.

vis a vis

[Only Roger “Socks” Stone cane run two campaigns for Governor in the same state and not have his clients get upset.]

You know what, VJ? I figured that out and came on line to comment and you said it first. Are you saying Paladino and Lazio are double-teaming Cuomo? I think that's the right phrase. Paladino and Lazio both say they're not running against each other. They're running against Cuomo.

If Paladino wins the primary Lazio can still run as a Conservative?

I thi

VJMachiavelli

He is doing work for Kristin Davis and The Knight in Shining Money Carl Paladino.

He did team up with the Lazio to get Levy The Bold out of the race, and he and his “Friends” love to leak stories about Ed Cox.

Roger “Socks” Stone is a master of this and he could have a winner in The Knight in Shining Money Carl Paladino as for Davis if she makes it to the ballot and then gets the 50,000 votes you need to become a party and have a ballot line he has another winner.

2010 could be the year of Roger “Socks” Stone.

Before there was the “Oracle at Delphi” there was Count Vampire J. Machiavelli